A Strong Showing in Peru
India Shines at ISSF World Cup Lima 2025 with 7 Medals, Ranks Third Overall: India put on an impressive display at the 2025 ISSF World Cup in Lima, Peru, which took place from April 13 to 22, showcasing its growing strength in international shooting sports. Competing with over 400 athletes from 43 countries, the Indian shooting team clinched seven medals—2 Gold, 4 Silver, and 1 Bronze—securing third place overall behind China and the United States. This result marks another milestone for India in international shooting and secures multiple qualifications for the upcoming ISSF World Cup Final in Doha.
Top Indian Performers and Medal Wins
Suruchi Singh emerged as a standout performer, winning gold in Women’s 10m Air Pistol, and partnering with Saurabh Chaudhary to secure gold in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event. Manu Bhaker followed closely with a silver in the same individual category. Arjun Babuta added another silver, while the mixed rifle pair of Rudrannksh Patil and Arya Borse also earned a silver. Emerging talent Simranpreet Kaur Brar secured her maiden World Cup medal with a silver in the 25m Pistol event, while Saurabh Chaudhary capped off India’s medal haul by winning bronze in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol category.
Road to the World Cup Final in Doha
The Lima event also acted as a qualifier for the ISSF World Cup Final, scheduled to be held in Doha, Qatar from December 4–9, 2025. Medalists automatically qualify, positioning India strongly for the final. With 42 shooters, India had one of the largest squads, second only to China, highlighting the country’s expanding focus and depth in Olympic-level shooting events.
Global Standings and Medal Table
India’s third-place finish is notable given the scale and competitiveness of the event. China topped the standings with 13 medals (4 Gold), followed by the USA with 7 medals (4 Gold). India matched the USA’s total medal count but trailed in gold medals with 2 Golds, showcasing India’s consistency and competitiveness, especially in 10m air pistol and mixed team categories.
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India Shines at ISSF World Cup Lima 2025 with 7 Medals, Ranks Third Overall:
| Category | Details |
| Event | ISSF World Cup 2025 – Lima, Peru |
| Dates | April 13–22, 2025 |
| Host Nation | Peru |
| India’s Rank | 3rd overall |
| Total Medals | 7 (2 Gold, 4 Silver, 1 Bronze) |
| Gold Winners | Suruchi Singh (10m Air Pistol), Suruchi & Saurabh (Mixed Team) |
| Silver Winners | Manu Bhaker, Arjun Babuta, Simranpreet Kaur, Rudrannksh & Arya |
| Bronze Winner | Saurabh Chaudhary |
| Finals Venue | Doha, Qatar (Dec 4–9, 2025) |
| Total Nations Participated | 43 |
| Total Shooters | Over 400 |
| Largest Squad | China |
| India’s Squad Size | 42 members |
